Why invest

Gildan is committed to operating responsibly while executing on its financial and strategic objectives and employing disciplined capital allocation to drive high return on net assets and create value for its shareholders.

$2.8B

in revenue

in 2019

$227M

in free cash flow

in 2019

$368M

returned to

shareholders in 2019

Gildan’s core strengths

Manufacturing excellence

Gildan was founded on the principle of building large scale, vertically-integrated, company-operated manufacturing facilities. More than 90% of our revenues are generated from products manufactured in-house. Through major capital investments in innovation, we have developed a comprehensive manufacturing infrastructure from spinning cotton into yarn, to textile production, sewing and distribution. Our vertical integration and scale allow us to drive efficient production and consistent high product quality while manufacturing responsibly. This infrastructure, combined with a high level of visibility and control over the production process, is rare in the apparel industry and sets us apart from other players. Our operations are situated in four main hubs, including the United States, Central America, the Caribbean Basin, and Bangladesh.

Strong brands with long standing customer relationships

Over the years we have developed and invested in a strong portfolio of brands and perfected our products based on our customers’ needs. As a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, we market our products in North America and internationally under Company-owned brands such as Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, Prim + Preux, Gold Toe®, Anvil ® by Gildan®, as well as the Under Armour® brand through a sock licensing agreement.

Leading sustainable and ethical practices

We are committed to operating responsibly and sustainably, and this commitment is an integral part of our business strategy. Our ESG practices are embedded within our operating processes and consistently applied in all our geographical locations. Our vertical-integration enables oversight and control at every stage of the production process to ensure responsible and sustainable practices are deployed throughout our supply chain.

The talent of our people

At the heart of our success stand our more than 50,000 skilled employees worldwide and a strong local management infrastructure in each of our geographical locations. Throughout the entire organization, we have instilled a sense of ownership and accountability to continue to drive our future growth.

Strong balance sheet

We are proud to maintain one of the strongest balance sheets in the apparel while employing a disciplined capital allocation strategy. For years we have been delivering on all elements of our capital allocation priorities, including reinvesting in our business, executing on complementary acquisitions, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. We do this while maintaining a strong balance sheet operating within a target net debt leverage ratio of one to two times pro-forma adjusted EBITDA(1) . Our financial strength together with our cash generating capabilities positions the Company with a solid foundation for future growth.

Our strategy : focusing on what we do best

We believe we can create value by focusing on what we do best. That’s why our strategic growth drivers are routed in our core competencies. To execute our strategy successfully we have defined a Back to Basics framework focused on: simplifying our product portfolio; driving our manufacturing cost advantage and flexibility; and optimizing our distribution network and infrastructure.

Key strategic growth drivers

Growing our imprintable brands

Growing our imprintable brands

As the leader in the North American imprintables channel in basics products, we are now driving market share penetration in the growing fashion basics segment. Trying to replicate our North American success, we are also growing our share internationally as incremental manufacturing capacity for these markets comes online.

Growing our imprintable brands

As the leader in the North American imprintables channel in basics products, we are now driving market share penetration in the growing fashion basics segment. Trying to replicate our North American success, we are also growing our share internationally as incremental manufacturing capacity for these markets comes online.

Driving new opportunities with our retail brands

Driving new opportunities with our retail brands

Grow the Gildan family of brands with key retailers and leverage on-line marketplaces.

Driving new opportunities with our retail brands

Grow the Gildan family of brands with key retailers and leverage on-line marketplaces.

Capitalizing on shift to private brands

Capitalizing on shift to private brands

Partner with select retailers and brands to supply large scale basic apparel programs.

Capitalizing on shift to private brands

Partner with select retailers and brands to supply large scale basic apparel programs.

Quarterly reports

Current and past annual reports, quarterly reports, proxy circulars, and annual information forms are available here.

Yes, Gildan pays a dividend on its Common Stock and the current quarterly rate is $0.154 per share. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.

When was Gildan’s initial public offering (IPO)?

Gildan went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange on June 26th, 1998 at CAD $ per share, on a split-adjusted basis and entered the New York stock Exchange on September 1, 1999. For a history of Gildan’s stock splits, go here.

What is Gildan’s fiscal year end?

Gildan’s 2020 fiscal year began on December 30, 2019 and ends on January 3, 2021. The 2020 fiscal year will span over a 53-week period with an extra week in the fourth quarter. For our reporting calendar please go to our events page.

How do I obtain a copy of your most recent annual or quarterly report?

You can access all these documents in the Reports section of our website.

We are one of the world's largest vertically integrated manufacturers of apparel, socks and hosiery.